ARCHIVE - 12 June 2013

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Business

Bulgaria's 'Socialist' PM to Consult with Neoliberal NGOs on Business Climate
Bulgaria Renews Cherry Exports to Russia
Bulgarian Cabinet to Keep State Company Money Requirement
Bulgarian Lawmakers Elect New C-Bank Deputy Governor
Bulgaria Govt Expects Overfulfuilment of Energy Efficiency Target by 2016
Bulgarian Ex-PM: Socialists Lied About Plans to Build Belene N-Plant

Politics

Bulgarian President: Cohesion Is Key to EU Integration
European Parliament Backs Schengen Reform Deal
Bulgarian Public Broadcasters Urge Greece to Reverse Decision on ERT
Bulgarian President to OK Security Agencies Reform Bill
Bulgarian Ex-PM Heartbroken as He's Left Out of Danube Bridge Inauguration
Bulgaria's Ex PM Launched 'Spate' of Libel Lawsuits
Bulgaria Awaits New Vice-Mins, Regional Governnors by End of Week
Bulgarian MPs Switch to Fingerprint Voting System
Prosecutors Change Place of Hearing of Bulgaria's Ex Interior Min Last Minute

Society

Captain of Official Bulgarian Government Aircraft Resigns
9 Bulgarian Regions on High Winds Alert
Lightning Kills Granny, Injures Mother, Kid in Bulgaria
10 Bulgarian Regions on Alert over Downpours, Hail
Bulgarian Schoolboy is Google 2013 Finalist
Banderas Praises Professionalism of Bulgarian Filmmakers
Oldest Man in History Dies in Japan at 116

Sports

Hewitt Eases Past Bulgaria's Dimitrov at Queen's
Bulgaria’s European Champ Naimova Faces Life Ban for Doping

Crime

Murderer of Bulgarian Teenage Girl Sentenced to 25 Years
Lawyer of Bulgaria's Ex Interior Minister: Tsvetanov Has No Reason to Worry
Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Min Officially Charged over Illegal Snooping
Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Min Grilled over Snooping Claims
Verdict Due in Bulgarian Teen Abduction, Gruesome Murder Trial

Views on BG

Bulgaria's FM Sends Mixed Signals on Hezbollah Role in Burgas Terror Attack
Sofia in Bulgaria Most Affordable for Australian Travelers*

World

Erdogan's Meeting with Taksim Protesters Starts
Greece Downgraded to Emerging Market Status
Greece ERT Laid off Journalists Shocked, Furious at 'Disgrace’
Istanbul Bristling with Tension as Erdogan Plans to Meet Protestors
Greece Shuts Down State Broadcaster in Shocking Austerity Measure

Novinite Insider

Why is Prime Minister Erdogan So Aggressive?

Business

Bulgaria's 'Socialist' PM to Consult with Neoliberal NGOs on Business Climate

New Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski will continue a string of consultations on bettering Bulgaria's business climate, by meeting representatives of various NGOs Thursday.

Business | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 19:56

Bulgaria Renews Cherry Exports to Russia

Following a 25-year break, Bulgarian cherries are returning to the Russian market.

Business | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 17:59

Bulgarian Cabinet to Keep State Company Money Requirement

Bulgaria's new cabinet will retain the requirement that a maximum of 25 % of the capital of sate companies be kept in a single bank, Finance Minister Petar Chobanov announced after a sitting of the Council of Ministers.

Business » Finance | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 19:05

Bulgarian Lawmakers Elect New C-Bank Deputy Governor

Bulgaria’s Parliament approved on Wednesday the appointment of Tsvetan Gunev as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) in charge of bank supervision.

Business » Finance | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 11:30

Bulgaria Govt Expects Overfulfuilment of Energy Efficiency Target by 2016

Bulgaria may overfulfil its energy efficiency targets by 2016, according a report on the implementation of the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan in 2012.

Business » Energy | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 16:51

Bulgarian Ex-PM: Socialists Lied About Plans to Build Belene N-Plant

Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Sergey Stanishev was lying when he told people he would revive the Belene nuclear power plant project, according to former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Business » Energy | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:19

Politics

Bulgarian President: Cohesion Is Key to EU Integration

The furthering of the European project is intrinsically linked to the equal development of EU's different regions, stated Bulgarian President Rosen Pleveliev in Bratislava Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 20:49

European Parliament Backs Schengen Reform Deal

Freedom of movement within the Schengen area will be better protected thanks to MEPs' input to the new Schengen governance rules, the press room of the European Parliament announced on Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 18:18

Bulgarian Public Broadcasters Urge Greece to Reverse Decision on ERT

The Bulgarian National Radio and Bulgarian National Television have come out with a joint declaration backing the stance of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on the decision by the Greek authorities to close down the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 17:47

Bulgarian President to OK Security Agencies Reform Bill

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has announced he will sign into law a legislative act making significant reshuffles in the structure of Bulgaria's law enforcement agencies.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 17:48

Bulgarian Ex-PM Heartbroken as He's Left Out of Danube Bridge Inauguration

Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has told reporters that no one invited him to the upcoming opening ceremony of the second Danube Bridge linking Bulgaria and Romania.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 16:47

Bulgaria's Ex PM Launched 'Spate' of Libel Lawsuits

Boyko Borisov, former Prime Minister and current leader of center-right party Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, GERB, has informed that he has launched a number of libel lawsuits, with plans to use the proceeds for charity.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 15:59

Bulgaria Awaits New Vice-Mins, Regional Governnors by End of Week

Vice-ministers in Bulgaria's new cabinet, as well as governors of Bulgaria's 28 regions, are expected to be appointed by the end of the week, stated PM Plamen Oresharski Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 15:21

Bulgarian MPs Switch to Fingerprint Voting System

Bulgarian Members of Parliament will use the biometric voting system starting Wednesday, according to Parliament Chair Mihail Mikov.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 12:56

Prosecutors Change Place of Hearing of Bulgaria's Ex Interior Min Last Minute

Former Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov and his lawyer, Menko Menkov, appeared at the Specialized Prosecutor's Office shortly before 10 am on Wednesday to attend the submission of the indictment against Tsvetanov.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 12:03

Society

Captain of Official Bulgarian Government Aircraft Resigns

Captain Pencho Penchev has resigned from the position of director of Bulgaria's Government Flight Crew 28, the state air service that flies government officials.

Society | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:46

9 Bulgarian Regions on High Winds Alert

9 regions in Bulgaria's north and south have been placed under code yellow alert for high winds Thursday by the national weather service.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 16:21

Lightning Kills Granny, Injures Mother, Kid in Bulgaria

A 47-year-old woman was killed and two others were severely injured by a lightning near the Bulgarian town of Gotse Delchev, Southern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:05

10 Bulgarian Regions on Alert over Downpours, Hail

Code orange was issued for a total of 10 Bulgarian regions due to heavy downpours and hail forecast on Wednesday.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 11:54

Bulgarian Schoolboy is Google 2013 Finalist

A Bulgarian 15-year-old boy from the Black Sea city of Varna is among the finalists at the prestigious Science Fair Google 2013.

Society » Education | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 18:39

Banderas Praises Professionalism of Bulgarian Filmmakers

Antonio Banderas has lauded the professionalism of Bulgarian filmmakers, saying they are comparable to their Hollywood colleagues.

Society » Culture | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 11:28

Oldest Man in History Dies in Japan at 116

A Japanese man recognised as the world's oldest living person, and the oldest man recorded in history, has died aged 116, local officials say.

Society » Obituaries | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 10:45

Sports

Hewitt Eases Past Bulgaria's Dimitrov at Queen's

Bulgarian rising star Grigor Dimitrov suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of former world No.

Sports | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 15:39

Bulgaria’s European Champ Naimova Faces Life Ban for Doping

Bulgarian sprinter Tezdzhan Naimova, who is European indoor champion, risks a life-long ban if her second doping offense is confirmed, it emerged on Wednesday.

Sports | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 10:25

Crime

Murderer of Bulgarian Teenage Girl Sentenced to 25 Years

The man who confessed to the gruesome murder of a 17-year-old girl in Bulgaria two years ago has been sentenced to 25 years in jail.

Crime | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:58

Lawyer of Bulgaria's Ex Interior Minister: Tsvetanov Has No Reason to Worry

Tsvetan Tsvetanov has every reason to remain calm because the indictment which was brought against him cannot possibly fulfill the elements of the crime for which it was presented, according to Menko Menkov, lawyer of Bulgaria's former Interior Minister a

Crime | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:06

Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Min Officially Charged over Illegal Snooping

Charges have been officially pressed against former Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov in connection with a wiretapping scandal that has shaken the country over the past months.

Crime | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 12:39

Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Min Grilled over Snooping Claims

Bulgaria’s embattled former Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov will be interrogated on Wednesday by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in relation to high-profile wiretapping allegations.

Crime | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 10:31

Verdict Due in Bulgarian Teen Abduction, Gruesome Murder Trial

A Bulgarian district court will deliver on Wednesday its verdict in a much publicized trial over the abduction and brutal murder of a teen girl from the town of Pernik two years ago.

Crime | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 08:24

Views on BG

Sofia in Bulgaria Most Affordable for Australian Travelers*

Sofia, Bulgaria offers the most affordable evening out for Australian travelers with a total cost of USD 153.21. Hanoi, Vietnam takes second place with USD 170.12.

Views on BG | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 07:57

World

Erdogan's Meeting with Taksim Protesters Starts

The first meeting between Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan and representatives of protesters against his government has started Wednesday evening in Istanbul.

World | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 19:38

Greece Downgraded to Emerging Market Status

Global indexing firm MSCI has reclassified Greece as an emerging market, stripping it of its developed-markets status.

World | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 13:22

Greece ERT Laid off Journalists Shocked, Furious at 'Disgrace’

The Athens Journalists' Union has called a 48-hour strike to protest against the closure of the public Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), which surprised and shocked on Tuesday evening both viewers and journalists.

World | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 09:11

Istanbul Bristling with Tension as Erdogan Plans to Meet Protestors

Tensions are running high in Istanbul on Wednesday morning, making uncertain plans for protestors' meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan.

World | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 08:15

Greece Shuts Down State Broadcaster in Shocking Austerity Measure

The Greek government has shut down the radio and TV services of the state broadcaster ERT and suspended all employees as part of its latest austerity measures.

World | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 07:16

Novinite Insider

Why is Prime Minister Erdogan So Aggressive?

By Yusuf Kanli Hurriyet newspaper

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